PHARMACY/PHARMACIST (HR)

Kroger; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 93,056 - 109,519; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.

Flexible scheduling with paid time off.

Employee Assistance Program.

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.

Valuable associate discounts.

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a dedicated pharmacist in Rifle, Colorado to fulfill prescription needs and ensure compliance with regulations. You will provide patient consultations and maintain a professional and clean environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and has at least a year of retail experience. This full-time role offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, and the opportunity to grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• 1 year of retail experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic math is needed.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customers’ prescription needs accurately.
• Administer vaccines as necessary.
• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
• Maintain a professional image and sanitary workspace.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Ability to manage conflict

Basic math skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Second language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Retail experience (1 year)

Job description

Create an outstanding customer experience and inspire associates to deliver excellent customer service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, control all established quality assurance standards and expenses and properly schedule and staff technicians to meet the needs of the business. Monitor all functions, duties and activities for the department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill customers’ prescription needs while concentrating on the accuracy of every prescription filled
• Administer vaccines as needed
• Provide patient counseling and pharmaceutical care to customers
• Ensure pharmacies comply with all local, state and federal laws (including HIPAA)
• Maintain a professional image through personal appearance, conduct and attitude and the physical condition of the pharmacy; adhere to pharmacy standards and enforce company dress standards
• Achieve a thorough knowledge of the trade area, its customers and its competition
• Create a positive pharmacy department image through strong service, friendliness and cooperativeness with customers, associates and outside vendors
• Monitor stock replenishment, inventory levels, policies/procedures, record keeping, security, sanitation, scheduling, proper operation of all equipment, pricing, planograms, returns, budgets, reports to management, and product recalls per company policy
• Maintain proper records, inventory and security on all scheduled drugs (i.e., controlled substances-narcotics)
• Follow procedures for handling pharmacy products from authorized sources
• Ensure all accuracy tools, including the accuracy scanner and 24-hour post dispensing audit report, are utilized appropriately
• Establish/maintain all record keeping practices necessary for legal compliance, company policies, accounting policies and other requested reports
• Maintain a clean, neat work area, including work counters, shelves, floors and the customer counter to present a professional, sanitary, organized image to customers
• Ensure all product returns are handled in a timely fashion and per company policy
• Maintain all equipment (e.g., computers, printers, accuracy scanners and cash registers) to ensure it remains in working condition
• Maintain and organize all policy manuals, reference books, state laws and required equipment and verify that all staff is knowledgeable of their use
• Maintain proper signage (e.g., store hours, counseling sign, services signs, pharmacists' photographs and names, and all other signs requested) in all areas necessary
• Make a strong and continuous effort to broaden personal knowledge and pharmacy skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• 1 year of retail experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Job Info

• Job Identification 203728
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 06/26/2026, 06:24 PM
• Locations 1320 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, 81650, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Minimum Salary $67.55
• Maximum Salary $79.50
• Line of Business Health and Wellness
• Banner Name City Market
• Required License and Certification Pharmacist License

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.